Make Back-to-School Week The Easiest Ever
It is possible to make the first week back to school go off without a hitch! Make the first week back to school easier for everyone by following these tips.
It is possible to make the first week back to school go off without a hitch! Make the first week back to school easier for everyone by following these tips.
The most attractive asset available for homeschooling families is flexibility. Not just the freedom to change what is not working, but releasing the notion that learning, in and of itself, has a “face.”
Back-to-school has always meant buying new clothes and supplies for kids, but now there’s something else parents might be expected to buy: locker decorations.
It is the time of year when you begin to hear complaints from the kids about their teachers. “My teacher hates me!” Do you step in or let them work it out?
Worried that your teen is the only one whose lunch isn’t Pinterest-worthy? Allow me to make you feel a lot better about your life (and lunch) choices.
LICE, is a four-letter word for a reason. We wade through all the myths surrounding lice leaving you with the truth and how to get rid of the buggers.
Apparently I’m not the only parent alone in my sentiment of being mystified by grade school math. Here’s how to help your grade schooler without having to go back-to-school yourself.
Although my kids are still relatively young, just 10 and 12-years-old, sometimes I feel like I became a mother in the Dark Ages. But 2003 really was kind of like living in a cave, I guess, because I missed many of the trends that have now become permanent fixtures in the life of parents. Gender Reveal Parties? Smash Cakes? Elf on the Shelf?
A mom needs help teaching her child effective homework skills, especially when there are younger ones around whose homework is to distract their older sibling.
I have fond memories of snow days in upstate New York, but the rare, “modern” snow day in the south just isn’t as magical as what I remember.
I’m learning that it was never my son’s special needs that made his life more challenging, but his lack of self-esteem. What a difference some self-love makes!
If Tiger Moms are known for their overparenting, then I am an underparenter. Am I doing it wrong?
Today’s kids are being pushed to pick out their career paths way too young, I think, and I’d rather we teach them to keep an open mind and adventuresome spirit.
I think my second grader has inattentive ADD/ADHD. What should I do to get him the help he needs at school?
Some mornings leave you only the option to laugh or cry. With a hat tip to Dr. Seuss, I’m attempting the former while channeling my kids.
Summer means outdoor fun, water play, and of course, reading time. Here are some great books and book series that are very popular with girls (and I’m sure boys, too!)
I thought nothing could be better than witnessing the benefits marching band brought to my daughter’s life… until my son followed in her footsteps.
Every school year, there are certain items that kids are just DYING for – the must-haves of the back-to-school season. We polled family and friends to find out what is hot right now. Take a look and also – tell us what your kids are loving this season.
With my teens sharing a class for the first time, the inevitable comparisons are making me wonder how I can coax the best out of each of them.
Have you heard about Texas Bill 5? It’s a somewhat controversial educational plan that will require kids as young as 14 to declare their future careers. Yep, 14.